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Owen Blackman

Owen Marlin Blackman, 67, died April 1, 2002, in the hospital at McPherson.

An oil field worker, he was born May 11, 1934, at McPherson the son of Orville and Mollie (Herbel) Blackman.

He lived at McPherson all his life, attended school there, and worked in the oil fields.

Survivors include one son, David Blackman of Florida; daughters, Sharon Hannah of Winfield and Marcine Blackman of Arkansas City; sisters, Phyllis Ragole of Marion and Elldean Harms of McPherson; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Robert and Donald; and one sister, Fern Iola Blackman.

Graveside services were held Friday afternoon at McPherson Cemetery with Pastor Phil Radatz officiating.

A memorial fund has been established with the American Cancer Society.

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